Among high schools Developing in terms of disciplines and depth , 46 of 53 offered instruction beyond introductory classes . classroom space ( e . g ., room with a sink for visual arts , tiered floor and soundproofing for music , pliable floor for dance , stage for theatre , etc .). Introducing a new arts discipline to a school also often requires staff time and money spent on curricula , professional development , and supplies . Considering these factors , adding new arts disciplines to schools can be challenging by design — a reality reflected in the nearly 62 percent of high schools that have reported for three consecutive years , and have seen no change in the Disciplines and Depth indicator .
the arts in CPS
DISCIPLINES AND DEPTH
The fact that a larger share of high schools has been categorized as Developing than any other single category is likely , in part , because offering two arts disciplines meets the minimum CPS high school graduation requirement .
Among high schools Developing in terms of disciplines and depth , 46 of 53 offered instruction beyond introductory classes . classroom space ( e . g ., room with a sink for visual arts , tiered floor and soundproofing for music , pliable floor for dance , stage for theatre , etc .). Introducing a new arts discipline to a school also often requires staff time and money spent on curricula , professional development , and supplies . Considering these factors , adding new arts disciplines to schools can be challenging by design — a reality reflected in the nearly 62 percent of high schools that have reported for three consecutive years , and have seen no change in the Disciplines and Depth indicator .
Offering additional disciplines can have important implications for schools in other ways , as well . School leaders interested in adding instruction in a new arts discipline will need to identify and often modify a designated
It is therefore worth noting that , among high schools Developing in terms of disciplines and depth , 46 of 53 offered instruction beyond introductory classes . In fact , several offer IB / AP or advanced classes . The current rubric design does not accurately capture the depth
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